Saransh Jain, 33, Named in India's Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series

Saransh Jain India Test squad Sri Lanka series debut at 33 Washington Sundar injury

India’s 33‑year‑old off‑spinning all‑rounder Saransh Jain has been included in the 15‑member squad for the two‑Test series against Sri Lanka, stepping in for the injured Washington Sundar. His selection follows strong performances in the Ranji Trophy season and on the recent India A tour of Sri Lanka, and he could become the first player since Robin Singh to debut for India after the age of 33.

Jain, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, highlighted his admiration for spin legends Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, noting that Singh gave him personal advice at a BCCI Centre of Excellence camp. He also described his father, former MP off‑spinner Subodh Jain, as his ultimate idol and source of support throughout his career. In the 2025‑26 domestic season he recorded eight wickets and a first‑innings century in the Duleep Trophy final, bringing his first‑class record to 2,223 runs at 31.75 and 188 wickets at 27.30.

Entities

Harbhajan Singh · India national cricket team · Ravichandran Ashwin · Saransh Jain · Sri Lanka cricket team · Subodh Jain · Washington Sundar

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Jain took eight wickets and scored a first‑innings century in the Duleep Trophy final last year. www.newindianexpress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Jain cites Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin as his cricketing idols. crickettimes.com · www.newindianexpress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jain's father, Subodh Jain, former Madhya Pradesh off‑spinner, is his ultimate idol. www.newindianexpress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] If selected, Jain could become the first player since Robin Singh to debut for India after age 33. www.newindianexpress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] He was selected as a replacement for the injured off‑spinner Washington Sundar. crickettimes.com · www.newindianexpress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] He has 2,223 runs at an average of 31.75 and 188 wickets at 27.30 in first‑class cricket. www.newindianexpress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Saransh Jain, aged 33, was named in India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka. crickettimes.com · www.newindianexpress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Harbhajan Singh gave Jain motivational advice at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. crickettimes.com

Sources

Saransh Jain on maiden India call-up: 'Age is just a number for me' [newsable.asianetnews.com]

about 2 months ago

Team India’s new recruit Saransh Jain reveals his idols ahead of potential debut in Sri Lanka Tests [crickettimes.com]

about 2 months ago

My father is my ultimate idol: Saransh Jain on maiden Test call-up at 33 [www.newindianexpress.com]

about 2 months ago